A summer evening in Edinburgh, 1776. The ailing philosopher David Hume has an unexpected visitor.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alec McCowenDavid Hume | David Hume |
 David RintoulJames Boswell | James Boswell |
| JJennifer PierceyPeggy Boswell | Peggy Boswell |
 Alex McAvoyManservant | Manservant |